The Bushwalk Bush Tucker Board Game is an engaging, educational game that introduces children to the world of traditional bush foods through interactive play. Players follow an animal path, collecting bush tucker along the way while navigating obstacles such as slippery snakes. The first player to reach the campfire wins! This beautifully crafted game is handmade in Australia from radiata pine and features stunning artwork by Kiz Costelloe, a proud Mandandanji and Noonuccal woman.
Why this game is beneficial for educational use:
Encourages an understanding of Indigenous bush tucker and its significance.
Develops problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
Promotes turn-taking, cooperation, and social interaction.
Supports hands-on learning about Aboriginal food sources and survival techniques.
Showcases authentic Indigenous artwork, fostering cultural appreciation.
Classroom ideas for incorporating The Bushwalk Bush Tucker Board Game:
Use as part of a lesson on Australian Indigenous foods and sustainability.
Discuss the importance of bush tucker and how different foods were traditionally gathered and used.
Integrate into geography lessons to explore regions where various bush foods are found.
Encourage storytelling by having students imagine a day in the life of an Aboriginal hunter-gatherer.
Create an art activity where students design their own game boards inspired by Indigenous artwork.
Included:
1 board game box
4 wooden playing pieces
1 wooden dice
Dimensions: Board: 40cm x 40cm x 5cm | Wooden pieces: 40mm long
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